Thank you to those who attended the event.
You can view several of the presentations, including that from keynote speaker Dr Fethi Mansouri here.
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Don’t miss this special event!
Hosted by Whitley College and The Action Research Centre.
With special guest speakers and expert panelists.
In-person at St Paschal, 90 Albion Road Box Hill.
Thursday, March 7
9.30 am – 3.30 pm
$30 for in-person attendance and $15 for online.
A live stream link will also be made available closer to the event.
For all enquiries please contact event coordinator Rev Dr Titus S Olorunnisola.
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About the event:
The Interdisciplinary Research Symposium on Religion and Migration in Australia and the Pacific is a collaborative event hosted by Whitley College, University of Divinity in collaboration with Action Research Centre Ltd.
This symposium will be held in person and for those who cannot attend, we welcome attendance online. A link to access the symposium will be sent before the event.
This symposium aims to:
- Facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue by bringing together experts from diverse fields, including religious studies, sociology, anthropology, law, migration studies, theology and cultural studies.
- Examine regional dynamics of religiously influenced migration in Australia and the Pacific to deepen our understanding of the regional context, recognising the diverse religious landscapes and migration patterns that characterise this part of the world.
- Promote inclusivity and diversity by exploring how different religious traditions impact on the experiences of migrants and refugees.
- Address contemporary issues at the intersection of religion and migration, including the impact of religious beliefs on migrant identity, the role of religious institutions in supporting migrants, and the challenges and opportunities presented by religious diversity in the migration process.
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Event speakers:
- Keynote speaker: Professor Fethi Mansouri, Alfred Deakin Professor & UNESCO Chair, Comparative Research on Cultural Diversity and Social Justice.
- Dr Ruth Powell, Director of NCLS Research, Associate Professor and Research Fellow, Charles Sturt University, Honorary Professor at Alphacrucis College.
- Prof Mark G. Brett, Professor of Hebrew Bible, Whitley College
- Prof Philip Hughes, Emeritus Professor, Alphacrucis University College & CRA
- Dr Nathan Wills, Barrister of the Supreme Court of NSW & Migration Agent
- Rev Dr Katalina Tahaafe-Williams, UCIC SA
- Dr Enqi Weng, Deakin University, Vice President, The Australian Association for the Study of Religion
- Rev Dr Titus S Olorunnisola, Interim Director of Research, Whitley College
- Rev Dr Brian Koliah, Malua Theological College, Samoa
More speakers will be announced!
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Topics include:
- Keynote Address: Migrant youth and the process of social-cultural adaptation in Western cities.
- How Asian migration is shaping the Australian Church: Insights on how Asian—Australians transmit faith practices to their children.
- An Overview of the Impact of Recent Immigration on the Religious Profile of Australia.
- The Bible, Migration and the Changing Face of Christianity in the Pacific Region.
- Global Displacement and Global Citizenship in the Context of Migration and Social Policy.
- Migration, Resettlement, and Legal Frameworks.
- Promoting religious integration in an era of constant Human Mobility.
- Migration Policies and Christian Advocacy.
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SPECIAL FEATURE:
The Symposium will also feature a report on the Better Neighbours Project, which investigates the narratives of integration of African migrants in Australia. This research is being conducted by Rev. Dr Titus Olorunnisola, Dr Alessia Passarelli (Italy) & Rev. Assoc Prof. Darrell Jackson who will present the findings of this project. This will be followed by the Better Neighbours – Community Response Panel (facilitated by Rev. Dr Titus Olorunnisola).
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